Job Description:
Certification
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
Salary
Minimum starting salary of $48,000
Reports To
Assigned Supervisor



About Us
The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive educational environment. We are seeking a passionate Instructional Coach to support teacher growth, enhance instructional effectiveness, and ultimately increase student achievement across the district.

Job Summary
The Instructional Coach empowers teachers by modeling effective strategies, offering timely feedback, and facilitating professional learning aligned with current research and district initiatives. This role builds strong relationships with educators and provides support through collaboration, data-driven instruction, and differentiated coaching to improve outcomes for all learners.

Key Responsibilities
Classroom Support

• Co-teach and model research-based instructional practices
• Observe lessons and provide actionable feedback
• Facilitate teacher reflection and goal-setting
• Support novice teachers and induction efforts

Instructional & Curriculum Support

• Collaborate on lesson and unit planning using backward design
• Promote differentiated instruction and response to intervention (RTI)
• Deepen content knowledge and curriculum implementation
• Assist with instructional material selection and use

Data Coaching

• Guide teachers and PLCs in using data to inform instruction
• Assist with creating and analyzing formative and summative assessments
• Facilitate data conversations focused on student work and growth
• Support and participate in building data team initiatives

Professional Learning & Facilitation

• Develop and facilitate aligned professional learning opportunities
• Foster collective efficacy and shared ownership for student success
• Lead coaching conversations and collaborative planning sessions

Ongoing Learning

• Stay current with instructional trends and research
• Share new knowledge with colleagues and model innovation
• Cultivate personal learning networks and communities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Master’s degree in Education preferred

Experience

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience
• Experience leading professional development and/or collaborative groups preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong instructional expertise with demonstrated student achievement
• Proficiency in assessment analysis and curriculum alignment
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage change and foster reflective teaching practices
• Organized, adaptable, and collaborative

Benefits
FHSD offers a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)
• District-paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid holidays

Additional options (employee-paid):

• Family health and dental coverage
• Long-Term Disability
• Additional life insurance

Other Functions

• Attend and contribute to professional learning and planning meetings
• Maintain accurate coaching logs and documentation as required
• Assist in the development and refinement of instructional resources
• Report concerns and contribute to student and staff safety protocols
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Application Materials
Please complete the application via the Francis Howell School District website. In addition, attach the following items:

• Letter of Interest addressed to: Lisa Simpkins, Chief Human Resources Officer
• Current Resume
• Current letters of reference (external applicants only), including one from a current supervisor

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!